ActiveAmazfit taps marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum as new ambassadorThe wearable brand signs the fastest marathon runner aliveWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveAmazfit taps marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum as new ambassadorThe wearable brand signs the fastest marathon runner aliveWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The wearable brand signs the fastest marathon runner alive
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
This is hot on the heels of another big news from Amazfit from a couple of weeks ago: the unexpected announcement of theHelio RingatCES2024, the company’s new wearable aimed at athletes and serious sportspeople.
As an ambassador, Kiptum will use the Amazfit Cheetah Prorunning watchto “manage his training and races” and the Amazfit Helio Ring to “optimise his recovery” ahead of marathon races in Rotterdam and Paris, Amazfit says.
Kiptum, who’s only 24, won the last Chicago Marathon with an unbelievable time of 2:00:35. The accomplished long-distance athlete also conquered marathons in Valencia in 2022 and London in 2023.
(Image credit: Amazfit)
(Image credit: Amazfit)
“Teaming up with Amazfit for this groundbreaking journey is truly exciting,” says Kiptum, “The Amazfit Cheetah Pro has become an integral part of my training regimen. As I aim to break the 2-hour mark in Rotterdam and pursue gold at the Paris Olympics, I am confident that Amazfit will be my ultimate ally in pushing the limits of human potential.”
“We are thrilled about the collaboration between Amazfit and Kelvin Kiptum,” adds Pengtao Yu, the VP of Industrial Design, Brand & Consumer Marketing at Amazfit, “As a health technology company, we are proud to support Kelvin’s quest to break records and inspire individuals worldwide to pursue their own health and fitness goals."
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One of the underdogs of the performance wearable scene, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro features the MaxTrack dual-band circularly-polarized GPS antenna, which the brand claims has been tested to reach 99.5% the accuracy of a professional GPS locator.
Also onboard is the AI-powered Zepp Coach, which generates tailored plans and guidance for athletes looking to prepare for marathons in their optimal condition.
The Amazfit Cheetah Pro is available atAmazfitand select retailers worldwide. The Amazfit Helio ring will be released later this spring. Read more about theHelio Ring here.
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